Celebrity Big Brother 2024 is just one day away and while the line-up hasn’t been officially announced yet, we’ve had a blunder of epic proportions.
Bosses of the reality series have gone to great lengths thus far to keep the identities of the housemates under wraps, with the full line-up only being confirmed during Monday’s launch.
However, several rumoured celebrity housemates have now been pictured at the same hotel.
Oh dear.
Photographs taken on Sunday (March 3) and obtained by The Sun captured the stars going into ‘lockdown’ before entering the world-famous compound tomorrow.
Pictured in good spirits was This Morning icon Fern Britton, who was all smiles as she chatted, laden with bags and suitcases.
Alas, her sunglasses did little to conceal her identity.
Following close behind her was Real Housewives of Cheshire star Lauren Simon, who had her phone glued to her hand, seemingly making the most of it before being cut off from the outside world.
Also pictured was Coronation Street’s Colson Smith, whose beaming grin was instantly recognisable.
He was joined by Ibiza Weekender’s David Potts who was equally as noticeable in a vibrant hoodie.
Already a hot favourite to win, Love Island champ Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu kept it casual in a leather coat, while YouTube star Zeze Mills wrapped up in a long faux fur coat and scarf.
Completing the bunch of rumoured housemates was Strictly Come Dancing professional Nikita Kuzmin, who tried – but failed – to go somewhat incognito with a hat.
Despite being pictured at the same venue, Metro.co.uk understands that the celebrity housemates do not meet, nor do they interact with each other, ahead of the show’s launch.
Noticeably absent were a few other rumoured housemates, including Broadway star Marisha Wallace, millionaire business mogul Levi Roots, and Heartstopper actor Bradley Riches.
Gary Goldsmith – the uncle of Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton – was missing too.
Louis Walsh and Sharon Osbourne were nowhere to be seen either.
The dynamic duo – whose friendship first acquired a fanbase during their chaotic days as X Factor judges – are said to have scored big-money deals to endure a stint in the CBB house.
While Louis, 71, is reportedly due to enter as a full-time housemate, Sharon, also 71, will only enter for five days as a house guest.
The TV icon will leave her husband Ozzy, 75, in Los Angeles for her brief appearance.
Regardless of time spent under Big Brother’s all-seeing eye, it’s believed the pair have both negotiated six-figure fees.
Of course, die-hard BB fans will have to wait until tomorrow night to get properly excited about this year’s line-up.
AJ Odudu and Will Best return as hosts following the success of the civilian series last autumn, which was won by Jordan Sangha who took home £100,000 in a landslide victory.
Celebrity Big Brother 2024 launches tomorrow night at 9pm on ITV1 and ITVX.
